BKBT Helmet Buildup

How does it compare in size to the MLC? Just wondering. It looks REALLY nice. I guess what i am trying to figure out it what makes it more accurate or better looking than the MLC? I do like the fact that it seems to have thicker walls than the MLC.... LMK whoever can....

thanks
dan
 
Which MLC? (1 or 2)
Besides the Fact that the MLC Jango was one of the first Fiberglass helmets available to us Jangos!
First Off, The MLC1 was made 10% larger than the average bucket! Number two, Compareing the mandibles and the T visor cut out dimensions are VERY different shape wise as MLC's almost comes to a point at the left and right side, The BKBT helmet has a more "ref. pic" look and dimension to it!
Thirdly, the key slots are very different as the MLC actually has an innaccurate lip on top of the key slot! not that its a bad thing as the MLC is the only one with that feature! Lastly, comparitively, the MLC "ears" are quite different than BKBTs offering! Both are Excellent buckets as I've owned a MLC Jango and I now own a BKBT bucket! Both have their advantages and dissadvantages ,but in the end I went with the BKBT for the accuracy!
Seeker approved even!LOL;) Will add a comparison pic here asap!
(***PLEASE excuse the finish and pic. At the time of the photo I had not had the chance to fix Mandible warp and Weathering!***)

shunned/BH-8899





OPPI said:
How does it compare in size to the MLC? Just wondering. It looks REALLY nice. I guess what i am trying to figure out it what makes it more accurate or better looking than the MLC? I do like the fact that it seems to have thicker walls than the MLC.... LMK whoever can....

thanks
dan

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Yes!, However keep in mind that the MLC is 10% larger in size compared to buckets like the MSH1 or 2! They are very roomy as the BKBT is more scale and smaller! Still much larger than a DP or Rubies and room to work your electronics in!(y)
shunned/BH-8899



Master-Jedi-Allma said:
Wow...
theres a heck of a size difference...

Mason...
 
The dome and crisp lines are my favorite part about this helmet....the dome looks spot on...the ears are very nicely done as well.
 
Fill the inside with some bondo and start sanding the outside. hopefully i wont reach the bondo. but thats ok.
 
very impressive helmet. i must say congrats! and i too am interested into seeing how your helmet turns out SEEKER.
well ttyl
Regards from The-Dark-Knight-
 
Fixed the cheek last nite. Let me know what you guys think. Before surgery on left, then after on right. Then I compared it to the real deal. Then "Hey look! I'm number BKBT2" sweet.

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Looking good. (y) For anyone else doing this mod, you shouldn't need the extra bondo inside. I did the same thing last night & just barely sanded through the gelcoat on one side, leaving the fiberglass intact underneath. This won't compomise the integrity of the helmet but I would advise to go at it slowly.
 
the incredible thing is..how FAST you did this mod !

After seeing the comparison pics, I really do believe BKBT and your slight mod have really created the perfect helmet !
 
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